Hi Amy,

Thanks for asking this.  I am really hoping someone would pop on and share one that I didn't know about-because I've been searching for a while now. I reached out to a couple TTS venders and they haven't found anything yet (therapy box was my last).  Here is my progress thus far...

1) The closest I got to a current solution is having a client (only did this with one person that really needed it) download a free all called ZELLO, it's a push-to-talk walkie talkie type app (used alot in natural disasters by emergency personnel).  Then they would need to know how to easily navigate to another app.  Whoever they are talking to needs the Zello app as well, so that's a big downside.  The Zello would be configured a bit.  But when the person wants text to speech...he/she would open Zello > press button to speak to whomever they chose directly > navigate to their TTS App and use TTS & Speak > Zello would be listening the whole time so would pick up the audio.  It is a bit cumbersome but works.   Off topic, its a GREAT solution for a call button for long distances and with someone without speech difficulty. The button is large and round (easy to press) and can be accessed quickly, and will go directly to a designated person.  It's also available on all platforms, even Windows OS.  I did though, find, for some reason it doesn't work with all TTS apps...?  

2) Just so happens today I got the handed the final project that a group of Washington State University computer science students have been working on a experiential learning project for our Chapter.  It is a solution to the exact thing you are looking for Amy.  The students have been working all year on it, and they hit alot of road blocks because smartphones purposely I believe have that audio blocked (anything other than mic)...so they created a workaround Rasberry Pi Solution.  It's not anything that is ready and needs substantial time improving, but they successfully completed a working "Proof of concept" that would be under $200).  They are done with the project so now I'm figuring out where to go with it now...??

3) Talking to one of the many awesome developer's at Microsoft just last week about this same thing...he mentioned it could probably be done using Twilio (without any external devices). 

Please someone squash my efforts so I can actually get a real solutions to my clients!!  I'll just keep trudging along until then!  

Jackie

   




On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 11:24 AM, Amy Roman <xxxxxx@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
Hi Jodie,
Thanks and yes, CA does have TTY voice carry over.  I am specifically looking for an app you can use to communicate right on the phone you are using to make the call.  
 
Sincerely,

Amy Roman, MS, CCC-SLP
Augmentative Communication Specialist


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From: "Roesler, Jodie M." <xxxxxx@va.gov>
To: "xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com" <xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 11:21 AM
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] TTS App that works during phone calls

Does California have a relay service, TTY (text telephone)? This is a service known more for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing. You wouldn’t be using a cell phone, but at least with this service the individual would use a 3rd person to relay typed message to caller.  In Iowa, it is called Relay Iowa.  People with other communication difficulties can also use. It is a free service to use and low to minimal cost for any equipment needed.  Just a thought.
 
 
Jodie Roesler, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
VA Central Iowa Health Care System
3600 30th Street (117) |  Des Moines, IA 50310
Office: 515-699-5991
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From: xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com [mailto:xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Amy Roman
Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2018 11:18 AM
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] TTS App that works during phone calls
 
Hi,
Has anyone found a text to speech app that can be used on the phone that is connecting the call to communicate with the person on the other end of the line?  Thanks.  
 
 
 
Sincerely,

Amy Roman, MS, CCC-SLP
Augmentative Communication Specialist
 
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